2 years, 5 months ago

The secret legal row that raged behind the scenes in the trial of Brittany Higgins' accused rapist

A secret bid to stop the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins from facing trial can be revealed after the judge lifted a non-publication order. A secret bid to stop the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins from facing trial can be revealed after the judge lifted a non-publication order The chief justice dismissed the submission, but the reason could not be released at the time because they were subject to a non-publication order. According to published remarks by Justice McCallum on April 29, Lehrmann's former barrister John Korn argued that Ms Higgins had 'set out' to discuss her allegations with the help of the media and the backing of 'famous people, including the Prime Minister'. On April 29, Lehrmann's former barrister John Korn argued that Ms Higgins had 'set out' to discuss her allegations with the help of the media and the back of 'famous people, including the Prime Minister' who was at that time, Scott Morrison, pictured. The moment Brittany Higgins spoke at a 'Women's March 4 Justice' on the lawn of Parliament House was also brought up According to Mr Korn's submission, she was 'unashamedly invoking her own complaint as the truth' rather than as allegations.

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11 months ago

The Bruce Lehrmann defamation verdict is in, but Brittany Higgins and Linda Reynolds are still fighting

ABC

While all eyes have been on the explosive failed defamation case brought by Bruce Lehrmann against Channel 10 and journalist Lisa Wilkinson, another legal drama has been playing out in Western Australia's Supreme Court. Senator Linda Reynolds is suing her former political staffer Brittany Higgins and Ms Higgins's partner David Sharaz for defamation over a series of social media posts …

11 months, 1 week ago

Brittany Higgins breaks her silence with a blistering statement after a judge found Bruce Lehrmann raped her in Parliament House

Daily Mail

Brittany Higgins has broken her silence with a powerful statement after a federal court judge ruled that she was raped by Bruce Lehrmann. Justice Michael Lee on Tuesday ruled that Bruce Lerhmann had raped Brittany Higgins, saying he been 'hellbent' on having sex with his former colleague Brittany Higgins has broken her silence with a powerful statement after a judge …

11 months, 1 week ago

How key facts at the centre of Brittany Higgins' $2.445m taxpayer-funded compensation payout were WRONG: Judge unpicks her claims

Daily Mail

A judge has ruled that Brittany Higgins won her $2.445 million settlement payout from the Commonwealth despite making a number of false claims. The finding marked the end of Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten and television host Lisa Wilkinson, which was launched over the initial broadcast of Ms Higgins rape claims in 2021. Brittany Higgins is pictured with her …

11 months, 1 week ago

The turning point in Brittany Higgins' version of events: Single detail about rape victim's fiancé David Sharaz in bombshell judgment exposes when her rape allegation became something else entirely

Daily Mail

David Sharaz's involvement in Brittany Higgins' life has been singled out as the turning point for when her story jumped from being about rape allegations to a wider political conspiracy. Justice Michael Lee named Ms Higgins' fiancé 111 times in his 324 page-long judgment on Monday, which marked the end of Bruce Lehrmann's lengthy defamation case against Network Ten and …

11 months, 1 week ago

Bruce Lehrmann's mad dash out of Sydney just moments after he was branded a rapist - and the unlikely ally he turned to for help

Daily Mail

He was tailed to the Central Coast by freelance photographers Bruce Lehrmann made a frantic dash up the highway and out of Sydney in the moments after he was branded a rapist by a Federal Court judge, seeking refuge from media inside a police station. One freelance photographer told Daily Mail Australia that Lehrmann knew he was being followed and …

11 months, 1 week ago

Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten fails, after judge finds 'substantial truth' to story — as it happened

ABC

Here are some of the key bits from the written judgment, which you can read in full over here. Mr Lehrmann told the 2022 criminal trial that had to be abandoned after juror misconduct that he and Ms Higgins had never had sex in the parliamentary office. For example, scenarios that consensual sex occurred, or Mr Lehrmann was not reckless …

11 months, 1 week ago

Bruce Lehrmann defamation verdict LIVE: Judge finds Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins and was 'hellbent' on having sex with her at Parliament House

Daily Mail

Federal Court Justice Michael Lee will hand down his decision in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Lisa Wilkinson and Channel Ten at 10.15am today. Mr Lehrmann launched defamation proceedings over an episode of The Project in February 2021, during which Brittany Higgins went public with her rape allegations for the first time in an interview with Wilkinson. Ms Higgins alleged …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Stunning last minute twist as Brittany Higgins questions if she was 'DRUGGED and raped' in Parliament in eleventh hour court statement

Daily Mail

Ms Higgins also gave three reasons as to why she 'didn't lie' Brittany Higgins has questioned whether she was allegedly drugged and raped in Parliament House, fresh court documents reveal. The revelations were made in a submission written by lawyer Nicholas Owens SC on Ms Higgins' behalf and tendered to the Federal Court on Tuesday in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial. …

1 year ago

Bruce Lehrmann reveals his theory about how Brittany Higgins's dress came off at Parliament House on the night of the alleged rape

Daily Mail

Bruce Lehrmann’s lawyers argue Brittany Higgins may have taken her own dress off in senator Linda Reynolds’ office, perhaps to avoid vomiting on it, as he maintains he did not rape his former parliamentary colleague, court documents have revealed. In documents released by the court on Friday, Mr Lehrmann's lawyers maintained that no sexual intercourse took place between the former …

1 year, 3 months ago

Brittany Higgins and fiancé David Sharaz are spotted in matching beige outfits at the idyllic five-bedroom French chateau she bought with her $2.4million payout - as Bruce Lehrmann deals with dog's un

Daily Mail

EXCLUSIVE Brittany Higgins and her fiancé David Sharaz have arrived at their new French chateau after leaving Australia behind with a multi-million dollar payout. Brittany Higgins and her fiancé David Sharaz have arrived at their new French home after leaving Australia behind with a multi-million dollar payout The couple stepped out of a dark-coloured Volvo at their sprawling five-bedroom chateau …

1 year, 3 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial: All the key details in Fiona Brown's evidence - including what was said in disciplinary meeting with Brittany Higgins three days after alleged rape

Daily Mail

Brittany Higgins' former boss revealed five key points when she was on the witness stand this week. Brittany Higgins is pictured outside the Federal Court on December 1 Ms Chrysanthou asked Ms Brown why she took notes of what was said during that conversation, but omitted that particular detail. Fiona Brown said it was 'not unreasonable' to think Brittany Higgins …

1 year, 3 months ago

Fiona Brown: Key witness rips into Brittany Higgins' claims that led to her being handed $2.4million taxpayer-funded compensation

Daily Mail

Brittany Higgins' former boss has taken aim at claims the ex-political staffer made against her that led to her securing her $2.44million compensation settlement. Fiona Brown was Bruce Lehrmann and Ms Higgins' boss in March 2019, when she was interim chief of staff to then-defence industry minister Linda Reynolds. Brittany Higgins' former boss has scrutinised her $2.44million compensation settlement Fiona …

1 year, 3 months ago

Former chief of staff says after meeting with Bruce Lehrmann, it entered her mind Brittany Higgins may have been raped

ABC

The former chief of staff in Senator Linda Reynolds's office has told the Federal Court she resisted pressure to go to police after disclosures from Brittany Higgins about her alleged rape. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson for defamation over coverage of Brittany Higgins's rape allegation Ms Higgins's former chief of staff at Parliament House, …

1 year, 3 months ago

Brittany Higgins's former chief of staff Fiona Brown allowed to give evidence in closed court session

ABC

The former political staffer to whom Brittany Higgins says she first disclosed her rape allegation has been allowed to give evidence in a closed session this afternoon, as part of Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson for defamation over coverage of Brittany Higgins's rape allegation …

1 year, 3 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann, Brittany Higgins defamation trial LIVE: Lisa Wilkinson addresses Brittany Higgins' 'far-fetched conspiracy' theory - and admits key question she didn't ask her before airing rape alleg

Daily Mail

Lisa Wilkinson has been on the witness stand for less than three hours and has already made a raft of admissions. Wilkinson told the court she didn't think viewers would listen to her speech and deduce that Ms Higgins' rape allegations were true because she can't read viewers' minds. Mr Lehrmann's barrister pointed her to transcripts of conversations she had …

1 year, 3 months ago

Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial LIVE: Never-heard-before secret recordings reveal blunt five-word response from Brittany Higgins' boss after she called to resign

Daily Mail

There are three covert recordings in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial - which is two more than most people thought just 48 hours ago. Ms Higgins has maintained Ms Cash and her chief of staff, Daniel Try, knew about her rape allegations in about 2019 - the same year the alleged assault took place. Mr Try told Mr Lehrmann's criminal trial …

1 year, 3 months ago

Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial LIVE: Higgins and Lehrmann's secrets are sensationally exposed as security guard's chilling diary entry about 'naked' woman is revealed

Daily Mail

It was an explosive week of major developments at Bruce Lehrmann's defamation hearing against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson. Security guard's recollection of Higgins and her dress Nikola Anderson, a security guard who was working in Parliament House, gave evidence - telling the court she found Brittany Higgins naked on Linda Reynolds' couch after the alleged assault. 'Real kiss' at …

1 year, 3 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins getting 'quite touchy' in club on night of alleged rape, witness tells Federal Court

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A woman who was with Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins on the night Ms Higgins was allegedly raped has told the Federal Court she saw the pair kiss and touch each other at a nightclub before they went to Parliament House in the early hours of the morning. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson …

1 year, 3 months ago

Supporting witnesses to be called in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action now that Brittany Higgins's cross-examination is complete

ABC

After more than four days in the witness box, Brittany Higgins has concluded her evidence to the Federal Court, in a defamation trial brought by Bruce Lehrmann over an interview with Ms Higgins on The Project. Key points: Brittany Higgins was cross-examined by Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers for three days during her four days in the witness box Ms Higgins is …

1 year, 3 months ago

Brittany Higgins snaps outside court after being asked about her alleged rapist Bruce Lehrmann - as she fires back with a brilliant question of her own

Daily Mail

Brittany Higgins has taken a brutal swipe at a TV reporter following her final day of giving evidence in the Federal Court. Mr Lehrmann last week revealed that Channel Seven had been paying for his accommodation following interviews he did with the network On Tuesday Ms Higgins was confronted by a crew of journalists outside the Federal Court Ms Higgins …

1 year, 3 months ago

Brittany Higgins denies trying to 'blow-up' Bruce Lehrmann's re-trial over alleged rape as her evidence concludes in Federal Court

ABC

Brittany Higgins has concluded her evidence to the defamation trial of Bruce Lehrmann, and has denied that she deliberately tried to thwart the re-trial of Mr Lehrmann for her alleged rape. Key points: Brittany Higgins — a key witness for Network Ten — is being cross-examined by Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers Mr Lehrmann's barrister Steven Whybrow is quizzing Ms Higgins over …

1 year, 3 months ago

Brittany Higgins breaks down in Federal Court as Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers suggest she made up rape allegation

ABC

Brittany Higgins has broken down in tears during cross-examination in the Federal Court, as lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann suggested she had not been raped at Parliament House in 2019. Key points: Brittany Higgins is a witness for Network Ten in defamation action Bruce Lehrmann launched over coverage of her rape allegation Mr Lehrmann's lawyers suggest she has a financial interest …

1 year, 3 months ago

Brittany Higgins will today be cross-examined by Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers in his defamation trial

ABC

Brittany Higgins will this morning resume her testimony in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson with Mr Lehrmann's lawyers also expected to begin cross-examining Ms Higgins. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann's barrister Steve Whybrow will cross examine Brittany Higgins today Ms Higgins is a witness for Network Ten in Mr Lehrmann's defamation action aganist the broadcaster and …

1 year, 3 months ago

Brittany Higgins details alleged rape as part of her testimony in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action against Network Ten, Lisa Wilkinson

ABC

Brittany Higgins has become emotional as she testified to the Federal Court about her alleged rape at Parliament House in 2019. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson over coverage of Brittany Higgins's rape allegation Ms Higgins took to the witness box in the Federal Court to give details about the alleged rape She says …

1 year, 3 months ago

Brittany Higgins breaks down over key detail in email Bruce Lehrmann sent her the morning after the alleged rape - and reveals her innermost thoughts about that night: 'How could he leave me?'

Daily Mail

Brittany Higgins told the Federal Court on Wednesday that she went to a bathroom in Parliament House on April 3, 2019, and took a photo of a large bruise on her leg because conversations with her bosses 'started getting more tense'. At that stage, Ms Higgins said she had disclosed her alleged assault to then-defence industry minister Linda Reynolds and …

1 year, 3 months ago

Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann and Lisa Wilkinson: What happened when Australia's most talked-about trio were forced into the same room together for the first time EVER, writes CHARLOTTE KARP

Daily Mail

Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann and Lisa Wilkinson - the three main players in one of the messiest legal sagas in recent history - sat a few seats apart from one another on Tuesday afternoon. Mr Lehrmann, who completed his evidence earlier in the day, was also in the front row - some nine seats away from Ms Higgins - at …

1 year, 3 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann makes stunning accusation about Brittany Higgins' fiancé ... as she sits metres away from him and he admits a TV network is paying his rent

Daily Mail

Lisa Wilkinson's barrister Sue Chrysanthou SC questioned Bruce Lehrmann about the impact her Logies acceptance speech had on him, and suggested he believed it saved him from a criminal conviction. She was heavily criticised over the speech, during which she appeared to side with Ms Higgins, because Mr Lehrmann's criminal trial was, at the time, just days away. About two …

1 year, 4 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann denies evading questions from chief of staff about Parliament House entry on night of alleged rape

ABC

Bruce Lehrmann has denied trying to evade questioning from his former chief of staff about his entry to Parliament House on the night Brittany Higgins was allegedly raped in March 2019. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann is facing his fourth day on the stand in the Federal Court Mr Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson over coverage of Brittany …

1 year, 9 months ago

Everyday Aussies reveal how they really feel about the Brittany Higgins saga

Daily Mail

Disgust at how Brittany Higgins has been portrayed as a 'witch', fury at Lisa Wilkinson's self-serving role, and calls for an investigation into the secret $3million payout - these are just some of the views expressed by ordinary Aussies who are growing tired of the 'never-ending' saga engulfing Australian politics. Ms Higgins, a former Liberal party staffer, accused her colleague …

1 year, 9 months ago

Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz political masterplan before meeting The Project's Lisa Wilkinson

Daily Mail

Brittany Higgins and partner David Sharaz had plotted out how to maximise the political impact of her bombshell rape allegations long before they first met Lisa Wilkinson, new leaks have revealed. Brittany Higgins and partner David Sharaz had plotted out how to maximise the political impact of her bombshell rape allegations The pair had a firm timeline in place long …

1 year, 9 months ago

As the inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's trial wrapped up this week, it was clear the goalposts had shifted

ABC

The former Queensland judge appointed to lead the inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann must have wondered what he'd walked into. The inquiry had been sparked by claims police had pressured the ACT's Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold not to pursue the charge against Mr Lehrmann for the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins. The ACT's top prosecutor had …

1 year, 10 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann's lawyer says he demanded that ACT's chief prosecutor stop Brittany Higgins from addressing National Press Club

ABC

The former lawyer for Bruce Lehrmann says he tried to get the ACT's chief prosecutor to prevent Brittany Higgins from giving a speech at the National Press Club about sexual assault. Key points: A lawyer for Bruce Lehrmann says he told the DPP to prevent Brittany Higgins from giving a speech Mr Lehrmann, who was accused of raping Ms Higgins, …

2 years, 3 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann speaks on inquiry into aborted rape trial after Brittany Higgins allegations

Daily Mail

The ACT government will move ahead with an inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's aborted trial, with the former parliamentary staffer 'welcoming' the news. ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury and Chief Minister Andrew Barr announced the independent inquiry on Wednesday after a number of 'complaints and allegations' were made about the trial. The trial was aborted due to juror misconduct Mr Barr said …

2 years, 3 months ago

Brittany Higgins' accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann 'faced complaints from other women'

Daily Mail

The second trial of Mr Lehrmann, slated for February, has now been abandoned The contents of two redacted paragraphs in a major judgment in the trial of Brittany Higgins' accused rapist - which concern claims other women had complained about Bruce Lehrmann's behaviour - can be revealed. The contents of two redacted paragraphs in a major judgment in the trial …

2 years, 3 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann could still go to trial for alleged rape of Brittany Higgins despite charge drop

Daily Mail

The ACT Director of Public Prosecutions could order a second trial in the future The first trial was abandoned after one juror brought in unauthorised materials The charge drop means Mr Lehrmann won't face a second trial in February, 2023 Bruce Lehrmann could still face prosecution for allegedly raping Brittany Higgins even though she dropped the charges against him to …

2 years, 3 months ago

Bruce Lehrmann can't clear name after Brittany Higgins drops case, legal affairs analyst says

Daily Mail

First trial was aborted after a member of the jury brought prohibited material Experts feared the trauma of a second trial would risk Ms Higgins' mental health The ACT Director of Public Prosecutions has decided to drop controversial case Mr Lehrmann has consistently denied the allegation made against him He was accused of raping Brittany Higgins at Parliament House in …

2 years, 3 months ago

Rape charge dropped against Bruce Lehrmann, who was accused of sexually assaulting Brittany Higgins

ABC

The case against Bruce Lehrmann, the man who was accused of raping former Liberal party staffer Brittany Higgins at Parliament House, will be abandoned. Key points: Bruce Lehrmann faced trial earlier this year over the alleged rape, but that trial was abandoned after juror misconduct was uncovered A retrial has now also been dropped after Director of Prosecutions Shane Drumgold …

2 years, 3 months ago

Sexual assault charge brought by Brittany Higgins against Bruce Lehrmann is dropped

Daily Mail

Experts fear the trauma of a second trial would risk Ms Higgins' mental health The ACT Director of Public Prosecutions is understood to be set to drop the case A first trial collapsed after a jury member brought in prohibited reading material He is accused of raping Brittany Higgins at Parliament House in March 2019 Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann …

2 years, 4 months ago

How the immense interest in Brittany Higgins changed the way the media reported Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial

ABC

As Australia watched the rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann unfold, the usual caveats in covering the events of the courtroom were thrown out the window. Towards the end of her remarks in the case, Chief Justice McCallum turned her attention to the media, warning any reporting which prejudices a fair trial for Mr Lehrmann will be in contempt of court. …

2 years, 4 months ago

Inside the courtroom as the trial of Brittany Higgins' accused rapist was sensationally aborted

Daily Mail

The jury trial was tentatively rescheduled for February 20 next year in Canberra The first, ominous sign that something wasn't right in the trial of Brittany Higgins' accused rapist dropped into reporters' inboxes at 8.23am on Thursday. Pictured: Former Liberal Party staffer Brittany Higgins making a statement after the trial was aborted Pictured: Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann leaving …

2 years, 5 months ago

Brittany Higgins: What alleged rape victim said in TV speech

Daily Mail

Brittany Higgins slammed the justice system as she left the ACT Supreme court A visibly shaking Brittany Higgins fought back tears outside the ACT Supreme Court as she delivered an emotionally charged speech after the jury in the Bruce Lehrmann trial was discharged. Brittany Higgins fought back tears as she gave an emotional speech outside the ACT Supreme Court on …

2 years, 5 months ago

What the jury heard in court before it was discharged in the trial of Bruce Lehrmann

ABC

The jury in the trial of alleged rapist Bruce Lehrmann has been discharged, but in the mistrial's wake remains a little over two weeks of hearings and testimony. They alleged Mr Lehrmann provided three different reasons for why he and Ms Higgins had gone to Parliament House on the night of the alleged assault. A Parliament House security guard who …

2 years, 5 months ago

How Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins reacted to shock news trial was abandoned after four weeks

Daily Mail

Brittany Higgins was very distressed as she spoke with reporters outside court after Bruce Lehrmann's trial for the alleged rape of her was shockingly abandoned on Thursday. Brittany Higgins was very distressed as she spoke with reporters outside court after Bruce Lehrmann's trial for the alleged rape of her was shockingly abandoned on Thursday 'He never faced one question in …

2 years, 5 months ago

Brittany Higgins: How sheriff knocking over a file led to Bruce Lehrmann mistrial

Daily Mail

The trial of Brittany Higgins' accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann was sensationally aborted after a court sheriff officer cleaning the jury room found prohibited documents. On what should have been the jury's seventh day of deliberations, Chief Justice Lucy McCallum on Thursday morning dismissed the 12 jurors in a shocking end to the four week trial. Bruce Lehrmann arrives at the …

2 years, 5 months ago

Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann: Jury is deadlocked in ACT Supreme Court rape trial

Daily Mail

The jury in the high-profile rape trial of Brittany Higgins' accused attacker Bruce Lehrmann have gone home early for the day, after writing the judge a note saying they are 'unable' to reach a unanimous verdict. Earlier in the day, Brittany Higgins was flanked by her legal team and supporters as she arrived at court for the first day in …

2 years, 5 months ago

Jurors in the trial of Brittany Higgins' accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann share a note with judge

Daily Mail

Brittany Higgins is pictured leaving ACT Supreme Court Jurors in the high profile trial of Brittany Higgins' accused rapist have sent a note to the judge saying that they have not yet reached a verdict, and asking for a 'little extra time'. The eight women and four men of the jury arrived at the ACT Supreme Court on Monday morning …

2 years, 5 months ago

Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann: Jury sent home for the weekend

Daily Mail

He has pleaded not guilty to one charge of sexual intercourse without consent Brittany Higgins is pictured outside court. He has pleaded not guilty In his closing remarks this week, Lehrmann's defence lawyer Steven Whybrow criticised Ms Higgins' evidence that she believed she would do a TV interview about her alleged rape and then return to anonymity. Meanwhile, Crown prosecutor …

2 years, 5 months ago

Jury retires in trial of Brittany Higgins' accused rapist

Daily Mail

A jury consisting of eight women and four men have retired to consider the verdict in the case of Brittany Higgins' accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann - with the judge asking them to consider three key questions. He has pleaded not guilty to a single count of sexual intercourse without consent The judge's comments come after Lehrmann's lawyer Steven Whybrow wrapped …

2 years, 5 months ago

Timeline of Brittany Higgins' actions before rape allegations against Bruce Lerhmann surfaced

Daily Mail

Brittany Higgins spoke with journalists, quit her 'dream job', secretly recorded a conversation with a federal minister, and re-launched a police investigation about her alleged rape - all within 11 days, a court has heard. Defence lawyer Steven Whybrow finished the first part of his closing address in Bruce Lehrmann's high-profile sexual assault trial on Tuesday by giving the jury …

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Bruce Lehrmann prosecution inquiry head rejects corruption findings, saying he could not 'commit a contempt of himself'

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The retired judge who led an inquiry into the criminal prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann has sought to legally skewer findings that he engaged in "serious corrupt conduct" with journalists, arguing that he could not "commit a contempt of himself". Walter Sofronoff has asked the Federal Court to overturn the ACT Integrity Commission's conclusions that he acted corruptly by giving journalists …

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The OTHER secret row going on inside Reform UK - as gloating insiders reveal what they think of that humiliating catfight: DAN HODGES

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Alan Jones lawyer claims charges 'leaked' to media as part of campaign

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A lawyer for Alan Jones is seeking the disclosure "of all contact" between the media and NSW Police, claiming information "leaked" within an hour of the veteran broadcaster initially being charged. Mr Jones's solicitor Bryan Wrench told the court he had concerns media coverage of the case was forming part of an "anti-Jones crusade". Mr Wrench cited a story about …

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Woman who says she was raped by Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner in 2004 opens up about 'guilt' that she couldn't 'prevent' abduction three years later

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A woman who says she was raped by the prime suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance says she feels 'guilty' that she couldn't 'prevent' her from being abducted, if it was him - even though she understands it was 'out of her hands'. Hazel Behan, 41, was only twenty years old when she decided to travel to Portugal in 2004 - …

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Tories launch legal action to block Labour 'two-tier' justice measures in the courts

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The Conservatives are launching legal action in a bid to block ‘two-tier justice’ measures brought in under Labour. ‘There are few more important principles than equality under the law - we will fight tooth and nail to defend it.’ Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick in Westminster this morning Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood pictured arriving at Downing Street for the weekly …

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